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Glasgow, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Valley County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,194 Population 2,281/sq mi density
$76,985 Median Income $34,439 per capita
$206,000 Home Value $149,888 Zillow
$794 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 200 sunny days/yr
420 Violent Crime/100K 1,050 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,985 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,000 home value, $794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
420 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Glasgow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,114 ft (644 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density2,281/sq mi
Coordinates48.1990°N, 106.6321°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyValley County County
Nearest AirportSidney-Richland Regional (SDY)
118 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.2 / 100
Community Resilience45.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 10, 2021.

Feb 25, 2014 23 km N of Brockton, Montana M3.8 131 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana M3.8 144 km
Jul 10, 2021 24 km SSE of Malta, Montana M2.7 86 km
Jul 15, 2015 48 km E of Zortman, Montana M2.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

68 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 2022 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 15, 2013 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF2 56 km 0
Aug 4, 1962 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 29, 2011 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF1 47 km 0
Aug 10, 2007 EF1 76 km 0
Aug 10, 2007 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 21, 1999 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 86 km 0
Jul 4, 1991 EF1 78 km 0
Jul 10, 1983 EF1 21 km 0
Jul 9, 1983 EF1 91 km 1
May 25, 1980 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 6, 1970 EF1 62 km 0
Jun 18, 1958 EF1 20 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHALK BUTTE (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) (19,339 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 CHALK BUTTE (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) 19,339 88 km
2006 FLAT TIRE (COMPLEX) 17,467 60 km
2006 BLACK PULASKI (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) 15,504 60 km
2021 DEVILS CREEK 15,077 99 km
2012 HIGHWAY 13-20 8,372 97 km
2003 GREYBULL 7,229 89 km
2005 SHEEP 6,874 87 km
2017 LOWER BLACK COULEE 6,803 83 km
2006 LARB CREEK 6,778 60 km
1988 LANGEN 6,585 47 km
2005 HEARTLAND 6,383 80 km
2007 BLACK COULEE 5,613 86 km
1998 HERMAN RDG 5,279 95 km
2006 BUFFALO RANCH 5,206 97 km
1995 GRANT COUL 3,690 61 km
2020 BULL 3,428 77 km
2022 BLISTER 3,298 90 km
2020 HILL 3,175 47 km
2001 CASTLE 3,021 71 km
1999 HALLOWEEN 2,845 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 0.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in

Glasgow has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.2").

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